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The Farini Waltzes, by R Coote
Promotional music sheet for The Farini Waltzes of circa 1860s by R. Coote. The Great Farini (real name William Leonard Hunt) was famous as a trapeze artist. El Nino was a boy he adopted and with whom he performed, as shown here. The Great Farini, was a well-known nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Canadian funambulist, entertainment promoter and inventor, as well as the first known white man to cross the Kalahari Desert on foot and survive Date: circa 1860s
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Coote Enjoyment Entertainer Jan19 Marketing Performer Programme Promotional Publicity Sheet Singer Song Trapeze Waltzes 1860s Musical
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This promotional music sheet for The Farini Waltzes, composed by R. Coote, offers a glimpse into the exciting world of Victorian entertainment. The image features the renowned trapeze artist, The Great Farini, also known as William Leonard Hunt, and his adopted son, El Nino. Farini was a Canadian funambulist, entertainment promoter, and inventor, who gained fame for his death-defying acts on the trapeze. He was also the first known white man to cross the Kalahari Desert on foot and survive. The music sheet, dated back to the 1860s, showcases The Great Farini and El Nino in a more relaxed moment, engaged in a lively waltz. The illustration, adorned with elaborate Victorian-era decorations, adds to the allure of the entertainment programme. The title, "The Farini Waltzes," suggests that the music was composed specifically for the pair's performances. The sheet serves as a testament to the diverse range of leisure activities available during the Victorian era. It also highlights the importance of music and song in the entertainment industry, which played a significant role in setting the mood and enhancing the overall experience for audiences. The image invites us to imagine the joy and excitement that filled the music halls and theatres during this era, as people gathered to enjoy a night of music, song, and dance.
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